Licensed Engineer - 1 License - Rotating Shifts - Days and Nights

Ensures the operation and provision of utility services—heat, water, air conditioning, and more—on a 24-hour basis at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Monitors Boiler Room, Chiller Plant, and auxiliary equipment (pumps, emergency generators, etc.) to ensure efficient and safe operations.
• Performs emergency mechanical and electrical repairs to prevent or stop interruptions of utility services.
• Assists in testing emergency generators as required.
• Monitors associated equipment during assigned watch, including chiller operations and Bulk Gas systems (inspection rounds and tank replacement).
• Adjusts major air conditioning units and/or heat to maintain proper temperature; checks exhaust and supply fans for proper ventilation.
• Maintains a daily log of any unusual conditions arising during the shift.
• Operates and responds to alarms for the HVAC central control system.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three years of experience working under a refrigeration license.
• New York City Fire Department refrigeration license.
• New York City Fire Department Certificate of Fitness for Compressed Gases G-17/G-71 (within probation).
• New York City Fire Department Certificate of Fitness for Fireguard F-60 (within probation).
• New York City Fire Department Certificate of Fitness for Torch Use of Flammable Gases G-60 (within probation).

Schedule

• Rotating shifts between days and nights:
  • Sunday–Monday: 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM.
  • Tuesday–Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• During probation: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, days only.

Pay

$54.73–$55.26/hour.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits supporting employees and their families in all aspects of life.
• Culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment.
• Recognition for experience, education, and licensure.